This mocha cup and saucer by Hertel Jacob, dating from the 1960s, exemplifies mid-century modern German porcelain design. Crafted from fine white porcelain and covered with a high-gloss glaze in an intense lemon-yellow tone, the set presents a luminous, almost translucent surface. The cup features a cylindrical profile with straight vertical walls and a softly curved handle; it rests on a shallow saucer with a 10.6 cm diameter and a gentle central well. Both cup and saucer are adorned with a matte gold band near the rim, decorated with a repeated stylised floral and leafy motif interspersed with fine golden dots. The rims and the handle are expertly gilded. The porcelain surfaces are perfectly smooth, and the Hertel Jacob signature on the underside affirms the authenticity of the piece. Condition is very good: the set is free of chips, cracks or restoration, and all gilding is intact and vivid.This cup carries the spirit of postwar optimism: the bright yellow breaks through the everyday, lending the ceremony of mocha drinking the atmosphere of a peaceful morning. The ornamental gold band hints at the playful decorative clarity of the mid-century, where restrained forms were combined with striking detail. This is a piece that speaks of its era not only through colour, but through the subtle light reflected by its porcelain surface – as if inviting the owner to the quiet celebration of small moments and intimate breakfast rituals.The cup would stand out among other mid-century porcelain pieces, offering a timeless burst of yellow to a modern kitchen or a bedroom breakfast nook. It would suit an interior in the mid-century modern spirit, particularly when combined with minimalist forms and saturated accent colours such as emerald green, navy, or polished wood. Used singly, it provides a distinctive collector’s
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Height10.6 cm
Width5 cm
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Width5 cm
Height10.6 cm
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